In translation, "New Century" is a medium early Japanese pear with an exceptionally high yield. One of the most popular varieties. Suitable for both commercial and private cultivation.
Origin: Agricultural research station in Okayama Prefecture, Japan in 1945 Crossing: Nijiseiki x Chojuro Vigour: moderate, crown heavily branched Blossom: cross-pollinate variety, needs another apple pear for pollination. It is also a good pollinator for all other Nashi varieties. Fruit: medium to large, average weight 150 to 200 g, flat spherical. Peel smooth, thin, the basic color is greenish-yellow to deep yellow with densely distributed lenticels. Pulp: white, firm, crispy, very juicy Taste: sweet, harmonious, balanced Harvest season: ripens gradually from the beginning of September. The fruits have a long harvest time, they can be consumed by the tree immediately. Storage in the refrigerator is possible for up to 2 - 3 months. Yield: very heavy, thinning required. Disease Resistance: resistant to scab (Venturia nashicola), leaf spot disease (Alternaria Kikuchiana). Sensitive to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) and Pseudomonas syringae Frost resistance: high
